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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.75, 1,126.13 and 462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.75, 1,126.13 and 462.75 is: 694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.75 : 1,126.13 = 462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.75/1,126.13 = 462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.75x = 1,126.13 × 462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.75x = 521,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,114.34/750.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.13

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